DNA profiling solves Australian rabbit plague puzzle
New study proves that single introduction of 24 animals shipped from England in 1859 caused the infamous invasion and argues that wild genetic traits...
Plasma-produced gas helps protect plants from pathogens
The flash of lightning and the dance of auroras contain a fourth state of matter known as plasma, which researchers have harnessed to produce...
Climate change leads to invasive insect expansion on West Coast
Climate change has led to warming temperatures in the Pacific Northwest, leading some insect species to expand their range into more northerly oak savannas,...
E. coli engineered from stool samples can survive the hostile gut environment long enough...
Scientists have long tried to introduce genetically engineered bacteria into the gut to treat diseases. In the past, these attempts have focused on engineering...
High-status Danish Vikings wore exotic beaver furs
Beaver fur was a symbol of wealth and an important trade item in 10th Century Denmark, according to a new study.
What is behind the dramatic decline in bee populations?
A dramatic decline in the bee population at fruit farms in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has scientists wondering whether it is a natural phenomenon...
Rising numbers of exotic snakebites reported in the UK
Exotic snakebites recorded in the UK have 'soared' over the course of a decade, as numbers of the exotic pet increase.
Invasive fish: Sperm hijacking as success strategy
The Prussian carp is considered one of the most successful invasive fish species in Europe. Its ability to reproduce asexually gives it a major...
Habitat shifts affect brain structure in Amazonian butterflies
Habitat differences help determine changes in the nervous system of tropical butterflies, scientists have found.
Entombed together: Rare fossil flower and parasitic wasp make for amber artwork
Fossil research has revealed an exquisite merger of art and science: a long-stemmed flower of a newly described plant species encased in a 30-million-year-old...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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